N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-89.181: Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this Article:

(1) Department. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation.

(2) Turnpike Authority. - The public agency created by this Article.

(3) Authority Board. - The governing board of the Turnpike Authority.

(4) Turnpike project. - Either of the following:

a. A road, bridge, or tunnel project planned, or planned and constructed, in accordance with the provisions of this Article.

b. A segment of the State highway system the Authority Board converts to a tolled highway pursuant to the authorization in G.S. 136-89.187.

(5) Turnpike system. - All Turnpike projects. (2002-133, s. 1; 2008-225, s. 3.)